2008 Senate Bill 1111

House Roll Call 778: Passed

To adopt a Fiscal Year 2007-2008 supplemental appropriations bill that shifts the source of previously appropriated funds between federal, state restricted and state general fund dollars. The bill also adds funding for various items including $4.5 million for the Detroit Zoo, $2.5 million in federal money to implement “Real ID Act” mandates, a $200,000 grant to five hunting ranches, $450,000 for a new State Police post building in Hart, and more. The House authorizes $47.4 million for some 30 earmarks, among them $10 million for the Detroit Institute of Arts, $2 million for the Grand Rapids Art Museum, $5 million for a government “21st century libraries” program, $4 million for “Regional Intergovernmental Centers,” and more.

61 Yeas / 40 Nays
Democrat (49 Yeas / 5 Nays)
Republican (12 Yeas / 35 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (9)